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1 Chapter 2 HVAC in the Southeastern Climate Region Introduction Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) HVAC At-a-Glance are the equipment and systems that control the Introduction conditions and distribution of indoor air. Indoor Maintenance Considerations air must be comfortable, healthy, and safe. Regional Climate Demands HVAC systems address these needs by controlling indoor temperature and relative humidity Operations and Maintenance Practices Cooling Systems (RH), and by filtering air and providing ventilation air to improve air quality. HVAC systems Heating Systems Air Distribution Systems also control ancillary effects such as building Air Handler Units pressure and direction of airflow, which can Ventilation affect the growth of mold inside a building and Comfort Controls can impact the correct operation and venting Health and Safety of combustion equipment. Installing efficient Mechanical Rooms HVAC equipment, scheduling and operating it Combustion Safety in optimum fashion, and maintaining the systems and controls will achieve a comfort- Limiting Loads from Devices Brought in by Employees Equipment Replacement or Upgrades able and healthy indoor environment in an energy-efficient manner. ASHRAE Standard Acronyms in this Chapter Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of Commercial Building HVAC Systems provides guidance regarding inspection and maintenance practices for HVAC systems. Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning maintenance practices have a significant effect on a building s energy use and the comfort of its occupants. HVAC systems are typically the largest users of energy in most buildings about 45% of a typical office building s energy use, compared with about 23% for lighting and 32% for internal equipment. 49
2 This chapter discusses operation and maintenance practices of common types of HVAC equipment employed in the common (non-residential) spaces of public housing authority (PHA) buildings in the southeastern United States. Common spaces include offices, meeting rooms, laundry rooms, and community gathering areas. The size and arrangement of common areas within public housing buildings varies significantly from one PHA site to another. They range from small single-zone detached buildings to large multi-story buildings with common space areas distributed throughout the building. These spaces may be served by a variety of HVAC systems. Public housing office and common space may be designed and operated so that occupants cannot meet individual comfort needs through access to operable windows for ventilation and thermostats to adjust temperature. Sometimes the cooling and heating system strictly maintains a comfort zone without regard to whether or not occupants feel hot or cold, or even if anyone is present. Complaints that areas are too hot or too cold can plague facility managers. These factors point to the difficult tasks that the building HVAC engineer and the maintenance staff must carry out in order to balance occupant comfort with building and equipment efficiency, while keeping maintenance costs low. It is a challenging task because comfort problems that affect employee productivity may outweigh the cost of cooling, heating, or ventilating the building. After discussing maintenance considerations and regional climate demands, this chapter summarizes operation and maintenance practices of specific HVAC equipment used in public housing. Due to the wide variety of building types and of common spaces found in PHAs, the information is organized by primary type of equipment. Within each section, a discussion with some tips for improved HVAC operation is followed by maintenance guidance or a checklist. Later sections in this chapter cover recommendations on how to limit energy consumption from devices brought in by employees, and issues to consider when planning equipment replacement or upgrades. Maintenance Considerations A good maintenance program maximizes equipment performance and life expectancy in the most cost-effective manner. Good communication between people familiar with the equipment and with management will help to establish realistic budgets. There are generally three ways to consider maintenance: Reactive, Preventative, and Predictive. Reactive maintenance is the practice of repairing or replacing equipment only after operation is impaired or has ceased. Also referred to as run-to- failure, this practice can diminish HVAC performance, resulting in more complaints about comfort and reduced air quality control. Waiting until total equipment 50 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
3 failure can also cause additional component damage and higher costs, especially if the repairs must be made when emergency or overtime rates apply. Preventative maintenance is performed according to a schedule or based on actual equipment operation runtime. While more efficient than reactive maintenance, preventative maintenance may also result in inefficiencies. For example, an air filter is often changed according to a calendar schedule, but this type of activity may actually waste some of the useful life of the filter. Predictive maintenance is based on the actual condition of equipment, but it goes further than preventative maintenance. Predictive maintenance tracks fault frequency and costs, and uses this information to predict when maintenance should be implemented. While upfront costs to start and maintain a predictive maintenance program can be high, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) claims this is a very cost effective approach that yields savings that are ten times the cost of a predictive maintenance program. This program should also provide energy savings of 8 12%, reduced maintenance costs of 25 30%, reduction in breakdowns by 70 75%, and reduction in downtime by 35 45%. The HVAC maintenance team must balance system efficiency and occupancy comfort, which at times seems incompatible. This balance may be achieved by considering the following, arranged from a broad to narrow focus: Human factors: Focusing on individuals comfort zones instead of maintaining buildings at prescribed conditions may achieve both energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Operate space conditioning and ventilation systems for occupant comfort during work periods; condition only as needed to control humidity during unoccupied periods. Establish a policy of providing conditions within a range that occupants can depend on so they can adjust clothing as needed. For instance, those for whom an air conditioning setpoint of 75 F is too cold can plan to wear long sleeves. Consider ASHRAE Comfort Standard 55 for guidance. Allow occupants to self-regulate temperature within a predetermined range through better access to supply vents and thermostats. Location, temperature, and load factors: Focus on providing temperature for spaces according to their function. Where possible, reduce HVAC loads by establishing temperature setpoints for different spaces (e.g., hallways can be cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer than office areas). External factors: Occupant comfort is often affected by factors such as leaky or low-performance windows, heat gain or loss through poorly insulated walls, and thermal stratification within the space. Energy savings can be achieved through building envelope improvements such as reflective HVAC in the southeastern climate region 51
4 window blinds, exterior shading of walls and windows, and improved thermal performance of windows and walls. Low-cost or no-cost system modifications: In addition to operation and maintenance practices, a number of relatively low-cost or no-cost, quick-return measures can reduce energy consumption. They include sealing ductwork, adjusting thermostat settings, improving operating procedures, and automating system controls. Consider, for example, that raising cooling setpoints can reduce cooling energy consumption by about 8% per degree change, while lowering heating setpoints can reduce heating energy consumption by about 4% per degree change, depending upon the climate zone. Regional Climate Demands This manual addresses hot-humid and mixed-humid climate zones in the southeastern and south-central United States. This area covers about one-third of the lower 48 states. The hot-humid portion can be considered a cooling-dominated region. The mixed-humid region has, for the most part, a closer balance between Figure 1. Dominant U.S. Climate Regions Marine Hot-Dry/Mixed-Dry Cold/very cold HOT Humid Mixed Humid summer and winter weather. There are, however, considerable climate variations within this region, as measured by heating degree days (HDDs) and cooling degree days (CDDs) (see Box 1). Therefore, the guidance provided in this manual must, by necessity, apply across a wide range of climates. Heating design requirements differ in various climate zones. Winters vary substantially from nearly non-existent in south Florida to about 5 months in the more northerly areas. Summers also vary considerably, not so much by temperature as by dew point temperature (a measure of humidity) and by persistence and duration. Florida has dew point temperatures that remain above 72 F for about 4 months (June September) with little respite. Washington, DC, has high dew point temperatures, often in the 70 s throughout much of June through August, but they are interrupted intermittently by cold fronts with somewhat cooler and dryer air. The common theme of hot and humid weather for portions of the year has relevance to the 52 Green BuildinG Operations and Maintenance Manual
5 way that HVac systems are operated and maintained. When air conditioning during hot and humid weather, it is also important to control indoor humidity, usually with an air conditioning system that both cools and removes moisture from the air. Removing moisture from the room air is a critical part of lowering relative humidity (RH) because high RH can result in: Less comfort Poor air quality Greater mold potential when indoor air RH is maintained above 65% Growth of dust mites, which thrive in RH maintained above 65% Copiers and printers more likely to jam Building material degradation (ruined finishes, damaged wall board, metal oxidation). Box 1. Heating Degree Days and Cooling Degree Days Heating degree days (HDDs) and cooling degree days (CDDs) are useful tools to understand the amount of heating and cooling required for a specific climate. HDDs and CDDs are defined relative to a base temperature: the outside temperature at which a building needs neither heating nor cooling. In most cases, the base temperature is 65 F. Two examples will show how HDDs and CDDs are calculated. Consider a winter day in Washington, DC, where the average temperature over that 24-hour period is 40 F. To obtain HDDs, subtract 40 F from 65 F to yield 25 HDDs for that day. Consider a summer day in Orlando, FL, where the average temperature over that 24-hour period is 83 F. To obtain CDDs, subtract 65 F from 83 F to yield 18 CDDs for that day. Thus, Washington, DC, which lies in the northern portion of the southeastern region, has had twice the HDDs as CDDs over the past 3 years. By contrast, Orlando has had four times the number of CDDs compared to HDDs. HDDs CDDs Washington, DC Orlando It is important to note that some system control methods yield very poor RH control. Running the air handler unit (AHU) in a fan on mode results in much higher indoor relative humidity. In the case of standard direct expansion (DX) systems, running the system with fan on causes higher indoor RH because moisture re-evaporates from the coil. In the case of chilled water systems, if the AHU fan runs continuously with constant volume flow, then the coil will be cool (about 60 F), but not cold (about 45 F) enough to remove much moisture from the room air much of the time. This will result in higher indoor RH. Dehumidifiers also control humidity in specific spaces; however, as they remove water from the air, they discharge heat into the space, making them energy inefficient. HVac system operation should be optimized to provide good RH control without the need for dehumidifiers. Factors that can result in high humidity: Poor cooling system performance (such as low refrigerant or chilled water valve malfunction) Poor cooling system operation or design (running DX system with fan on control or bypassing of the chilled water coil while the AHU stays on) HVac in the southeastern climate region 53
6 Leaky building envelope or duct leakage Mechanically depressurized building Unbalanced air distribution High levels of evaporation (e.g., excessive cooking with boiling water, high activity work or exercise, indoor swimming pool or hot tub). Operations and Maintenance Practices This section covers the operations and maintenance of the following equipment: Cooling Systems Condenser Units, Chillers, Cooling Towers Heating Systems Electric Resistance; Heat Pumps; Gas Furnaces; Central Steam, Hot Water, and Radiator Space Heating Systems Air Distribution Systems Air Handler Units Ventilation Comfort Controls Thermostats and Ventilation Sensors HVac maintenance practices vary depending on the type of equipment, building, and existing envelope measures, as well as building location, size, use pattern, and purpose. Thus, it is impossible to identify specific maintenance practices that fit all circumstances. Rather, use the following guidelines to develop a combination of practices and schedules that will best serve the occupants needs, maintain good indoor air quality, reduce energy consumption, and lessen environmental impacts. An energy audit is highly recommended as an initial step to improve energy efficiency. Various levels of audits, from preliminary to comprehensive, can be obtained from energy service companies, architecture and engineering firms, or utilities. (Note to government facility managers: The Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) can also provide this technical support on a reimbursable sub-contract basis). Cooling Systems The cooling systems primarily used in southeastern public housing can generally be classified as direct expansion or chilled water systems. Most are direct expansion systems that require an outdoor condenser unit to exchange heat to the outdoor air. The condenser unit will be discussed here and the indoor air heat exchange of this system will be discussed in the Air Distribution System section. While not as common, some multi-story public housing buildings use chilled water systems. 54 Green BuildinG Operations and Maintenance Manual
7 Condenser Unit Operation Air conditioners that use direct expansion (DX) cooling circulate refrigerant in a circuit between two heat exchange surfaces (see Figure 2). The process begins with pressurized refrigerant at the compressor (#1 in the figure) that is transferred through an expansion valve (#2) before entering the evaporator coil (#3). The evaporator is located inside the AHU where a fan blows air through it to pick up cooling. The refrigerant then travels back to the condenser unit (#4) located outdoors. Refrigerant gives up heat to outdoors then the cycle begins again. Figure 2. Heat exchange in a direct expansion system in summer 1) compressor 2) expansion valve 3) evaporator 4) condenser All illustrations and photographs in this chapter are courtesy of Jim Cummings and Charles Withers, unless otherwise noted. Service technician using sensor to locate refrigerant leak around condenser coil. Mirror and dye used to locate leak. HVac in the southeastern climate region 55
8 The condenser unit (or outdoor unit) contains the compressor, condenser, a fan that moves air across the condenser coil, and electronic components. Because this equipment is outdoors, it can become dirty and will be exposed to corrosive environmental factors over time. Heat transfer relies upon the coil surfaces remaining fairly clean. Therefore, the condenser coil must be protected from anything that interferes with airflow around and through it. Condenser Unit Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Description Annually Outdoor coil Refrigerant leaks Fan Clean the outdoor coil and remove any debris such as leaves or dirt from around or near the outdoor unit. Repair damaged fins. Place protective cover over top of unit at the end of cooling season if it is located under a roof edge where ice can fall onto it during winter. Inspect tubes and coil for evidence of leaks. Have a leak test done and seal leak on system that requires refrigerant to be added. Lubricate fan motor bearings according to manufacturer s recommendation. Inspect fan for damage or unusual vibration or noise. Tighten and adjust fan mounts as needed. Electric power Inspect wiring and electric connections. Tighten loose wires and replace weathered or nicked wiring. Measure heat pump amperage under operation and verify it is within manufacturer s specifications. Repair or replace equipment operating outside specifications. Chiller Operation A chiller uses a refrigeration process to cool water that is transported into the building to provide space cooling. How the chillers are operated and the method used to condition water significantly affects operating efficiency. Historically, chillers have worked most efficiently when operating at full-load rather than part-load. Buildings, however, produce full-load only a fraction of the time. In recent years, a new generation of variable-speed, variable-capacity chillers have entered the marketplace. Some of these units operate with magnetic bearings, allowing very high-speed, variable-capacity operation with very low noise and very high efficiency at part-load (as low as 320 Watts per ton at 40% load factor). A chiller operates with two water loops. One loop takes water through the evaporator, which lowers the temperature of the chilled water. The other loop takes water through the condenser, which discharges waste heat to ambient air. A number of measures can increase chiller efficiency: Lower entering condenser water temperatures will yield higher chiller efficiency. Decrease condenser water temperature by running it through a cooling tower. Operate the chilled water system to provide a relatively large temperature difference (of water delivered to the evapora- 56 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
9 tor) from supply to return: Return water should be 15 F warmer than the supply water. If this differential drops to 10 or even 5, the system efficiency will decline substantially. Careful balancing of the chilled water system flow rates through the various AHUs is important to maintaining the desired supply-to-return temperature differential. Replacement of standard chilled water valves with pressure independent valves can be a very cost-effective means to achieve and maintain balanced chilled water flow and the target 15 F temperature differential. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) vary the flow rate of chilled water through the building loop. This can save substantial pump energy use and help to achieve the 15 F temperature differential. During colder weather, water can be taken directly from the cooling tower to feed the chilled water loop and thus provide free cooling without the use of the chiller. A simple and economical chiller plant control network for the chillers, pumps, and tower fans that automatically operates and sequences all equipment is a cost-effective way to optimize the energy efficiency of large complex systems. Designing and implementing such a network can save $20 to $100 per installed ton per year. The table on the following page provides guidance on important chiller maintenance practices that should occur at least annually in early spring in preparation for cooling season. HVAC in the southeastern climate region 57
10 Chiller Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Description Follow Manufacturer s Recommended Schedule or At Least Annually Evaporator and condenser Refrigerant level and condition Compressor oil system Compressor motor Motor load limit control Electrical connections Control functions Compressor leak testing Insulation Chilled water reset Water Clean the evaporator and condenser. Indications that cleaning is needed include poor water quality, excessive fouling, and age of chiller. Eddy current testing may be done to assess tube condition. Add refrigerant as required. Record amounts and address leakage issues. Conduct analysis on oil and filter and change as needed. Check oil pump and seals, oil heater and thermostat, and strainers, valves, and any other significant components. Check all alignments to specification. Check all seals and provide lubrication where necessary. Consider vibration analysis. Check temperature per manufacturer s specification. Check settings per manufacturer s specification. Check all electrical connections and terminals for contact and tightness. Verify proper control functions including hot gas bypass and liquid injection. Conduct leak testing on all compressor fittings, oil pump joints and fittings, and relief valves. Check for damaged or missing areas. Remove wet insulation and replace after surface is dry. Check reset settings per manufacturer s specification. Assess proper water flow in evaporator and condenser. Test and inspect water quality to verify no biological fouling and make adjustments as needed. Test for appropriate levels of additives to water, such as glycol, if they are used. Cooling Tower Operations Cooling towers transfer heat from the condenser to the atmosphere using evaporative cooling. Their primary maintenance issues are scaling, corrosion, and biological growth that reduce heat transfer capacity and contribute to system fouling. Following are practices for more efficient cooling tower operations: Lower the cooling tower discharge temperature to the lowest manufacturer recommended setting. Implement a condenser discharge temperature reset to help optimize tower operation based on outdoor conditions. When using this method, the operator should set a cooling tower leaving temperature setpoint at least 5 F above the ambient wet-bulb temperature. 58 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
11 Close the bypass valve before starting the cooling-tower fans to avoid short-circuiting of hot water returning directly back to the chiller, which would lower chiller efficiency. Use the trend-logging capability of the Direct Digital Control (DDC) to track the temperature of the water leaving the tower. Higher than normal temperatures may indicate that the tower is not operating properly. Cooling towers create environments conducive to biological growth. Pathogenic organisms such as Legionella Pneumophila (Legionnaires disease) can develop in circumstances where the water is warm (95 99 F) and has a high concentration of minerals. Although awareness of this issue has helped reduce the incidence of sickness from cooling towers, locating outdoor air intake vents far from the cooling tower plumes is critical to avoid entrainment of these pathogens into ventilation air. The most common treatments for scaling, corrosion, and biological/bacterial growth are the use of chemical additives and significant over-use of water. Most system operators use chemical biocides to inhibit biological growth, and allow a significant amount of blow down or deliberate water overflow to introduce fresh water into the system, thereby reducing the concentration of contaminants and the buildup of scale. These water treatment practices, however, can have significant impacts on the environment and should be considered and implemented carefully. Blow down helps clean the tower, but should be limited since it requires more make-up water. In addition, spillage transports chemicals, such as chlorides, chromates, corrosion inhibitors, high concentrations of sulfides (if the water is treated for ph), and elevated concentrations of salt, into the external environment. There are a number of alternative options to chemical treatment of water; however, they tend to require additional investments in the chilled water system. Ozone treatment and mechanical cleaning are two viable alternatives to the use of chemical biocides. Both have advantages and disadvantages, and both can have high initial costs. Ozone treatment has a higher first cost, but it lowers lifecycle costs and water consumption. The labor costs for both chemical and ozone systems are about the same. Ozone may be the best option in municipalities with strict blow down water disposal regulations. HVAC in the southeastern climate region 59
12 Cooling Tower Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Description Daily Overall visual inspection Complete overall visual inspection to be sure all equipment is operating and that safety systems are in place. Weekly Vibration Fan motor condition Check belts and pulleys Check tower structure Clean suction screen Test water samples Operate make-up water float switch Check for excessive vibration in motors, fans, and pumps. Check the condition of the fan motor through temperature or vibration analysis and compare to baseline values. Adjust all belts and pulleys as needed. Check for loose fill, connections, leaks, etc. Physically clean screen of all debris. Test for proper concentrations of dissolved solids, and chemistry. Adjust blow down and chemicals as necessary. Operate switch manually to ensure proper operation. Monthly Check lubrication Check motor supports and fan blades Motor alignment Check drift eliminators, louvers, and fill Ensure all bearings are lubricated per the manufacturer s recommendation. Check for excessive wear and secure fastening. Align the motor coupling to allow for efficient torque transfer. Look for proper positioning and scale buildup. Annually Clean tower Check bearings Motor condition Remove all dust, scale, and algae from tower basin, fill, and spray nozzles. Inspect bearings and drive belts for wear. Adjust, repair, or replace as necessary. Check the condition of the motor through temperature or vibration analysis to ensure long life. Refer to the Operations and Maintenances Best Practices Release 3.0 guide, available through the DOE website, for more information on operating and maintaining efficient cooling plants. Heating Systems Heating systems commonly used in public housing in the Southeast include electric resistance heat; heat pumps; gas furnaces; and central steam, hot water, and radiator space heating systems. Each system is discussed with general guidance on operations followed by a maintenance guidance chart. Central steam and hot water have more components requiring specific maintenance, so some of these components have maintenance guidance charts of their own. 60 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
13 Electric Resistance Heat Electric resistance heat is the simplest but least efficient type of heating system, and may be found in the form of either baseboard or forced-air electric resistance heat. Baseboard Heating Operation Units located on exterior walls along the baseboards are known as baseboard heating units and rely on convection and radiation to transfer heat. They do not rely on air distribution fans and have little to maintain. Solid furniture should not be placed in front of baseboard heaters since doing so will limit both convective and radiative heat exchange to the room and create uneven space temperatures. Forced Air Electric Resistance Heat Operation Electric heating elements, or strip heat, are generally located inside an air handler unit, package terminal unit, or rooftop package unit. This form of heat can be designed to provide all of the heating. Alternatively, the strip heat may act as a supplement or back-up to a heat pump. Care should be taken to protect the heating elements from falling debris during service work. Airflow should be operated within the specific range designed for the heat strip. Cold supply air temperature complaints may be due to an airflow rate that is too high for the strip heater. When strip heat elements are first activated at the beginning of the heating season, a burning odor may be detected as dust and spider webs are burned off. View of strip heat at top of an air handler. A metal shaving fell onto a strip during careless duct construction. Electric Resistance Heat Maintenance Guide Maintenance Description Annually Heating elements Heat stage Electric power Inspect heat elements for corrosion or damage. Replace bad elements. Carefully vacuum dirty elements if needed and inspect duct system and filter assembly for entry points of dirt. Test proper activation of various stages of heat in multi-stage heater. Inspect wiring and electric connections. Tighten loose wires and replace weathered or nicked wiring. Measure electric heat amperage under operation and verify it is within manufacturer s specifications. Repair or replace equipment operating outside specifications. HVAC in the southeastern climate region 61
14 Heat Pump Operation Figure 3. Heat pump operation in winter 1) compressor 2) reversing valve 3) condenser 4) evaporator A heat pump is an air conditioner that can also operate in a reverse cycle to provide space heat. To achieve this, a reversing valve allows the refrigerant to flow in the opposite direction. In heating mode, the outdoor coil becomes the evaporator, discharging cold air outdoors; the indoor coil becomes the condenser, discharging hot air indoors (see Figure 3). Heating provided by heat pumps is about 2.5 to 3.5 times the efficiency of electric resistance strip heat, depending upon the outdoor temperature. The efficiency and capacity of a heat pump declines as outdoor temperature decreases. So, while a heat pump can still heat at 25 F, it does not deliver as much heat as when it is 40 outside. For this reason, heat pumps have strip heat available for especially cold periods. Note that adjusting the heating setpoint by 2 degrees or more will activate the strip heat, which can lead to considerable energy waste. This problem is avoided by programming the thermostat to disable the strip heat above a specific outdoor temperature. If the thermostat does not have that capability, an outdoor thermostat can be installed to serve the same purpose. Heat Pump Maintenance Guidance Maintenance of the heat pump air handler will be the same as that performed for maintenance of AHUs (see AHU section below). Maintenance of the heat pump outdoor unit is similar to condensing units. Heat transfer relies upon the coil surfaces remaining fairly clean. Therefore, the outdoor coil must be protected from anything that interferes with airflow around and through it. This includes snow and ice. Elevating the outdoor heat pump unit four to eight inches above the surrounding grade will help keep snow from blowing up to and settling against the coils. Snow fence material can also be installed around heat pumps to protect them from wind driven snow during storm events. 62 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
15 Heat Pump Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Description Annually Outdoor coil Refrigerant leaks Fan Electric power Clean the outdoor coil and remove any debris such as leaves or dirt from around or near the outdoor unit. Repair damaged fins. Keep snow and ice cleared away and make sure defrost water melt can drain away from the unit without harming building. DO NOT attempt to forcefully remove ice build up from any part of the heat pump. Do use the cooling cycle or warm water to melt ice build-up. Inspect tubes and coil for evidence of leaks. Have a leak test done and seal leak on system that requires refrigerant to be added. Lubricate fan motor bearings according to manufacturer s recommendation. Inspect fan for damage or unusual vibration or noise. Tighten and adjust fan mounts as needed. Inspect wiring and electric connections. Tighten loose wires and replace weathered or nicked wiring. Measure heat pump amperage under operation and verify it is within manufacture specifications. Repair or replace equipment operating outside specifications. Gas Furnace Operation PHA buildings commonly use gas furnaces for space heating. Any space where gas combustion appliances such as a furnace or water heater are located is referred to as a combustion appliance zone (CAZ). A gas furnace consists of a metal cabinet, combustion components, and an internal fan to circulate heated air to the building. Furnace maintenance should focus on 1) fuel delivery, 2) fuel ignition and combustion, 3) heat transfer to air, and 4) combustion venting. When properly installed and maintained, these furnaces operate safely. However, problems related to any one of these four processes can result in unhealthy and sometimes lethal consequences. Some considerations related to safe furnace operations include the following: Pilot light: Older furnaces have a pilot light that ignites gas once the gas valve opens. The pilot light should burn blue at the inner core of the flame and should also surround the thermocouple, causing it to glow red. A pilot light that has to be lit often may be a sign of building airflow imbalance. A building science expert familiar with unbalanced airflows and combustion systems should evaluate this circumstance. Gas furnace with panel removed. Cabinet and return duct leakage can interfere with natural draft appliances such as the gas water heater at left. Electronic ignition: Newer furnaces have an electronic ignition that generates a spark to ignite fuel. The igniter should be aligned properly at the front of the burner. Furnaces with electronic ignition that fails to ignite after several attempts will go into a soft lock-out and will prevent further attempts to activate. Units that lock out often should be inspected by a qualified technician. HVAC in the southeastern climate region 63
16 Furnace electronic igniter glowing brightly just before fuel is delivered. Light blue flames indicate clean efficient combustion. Combustion chamber: Once the gas ignites, it burns inside the combustion chamber. The flame should appear blue. Improper air-to-gas ratios produce yellow in the flame. Inspections should also look for sooty areas within the combustion chamber. A qualified service technician should service the unit if evidence of soot or yellow flame is observed. Complete combustion requires an adequate amount of air. In many cases, dilution air is also required. This dilution air enters the atmospheric vent and flows out of the building along with the combustion gases to dilute the combustion byproducts and reduce moisture condensation in the vent. Vent openings are provided into the combustion appliance zone in order to provide the required combustion air and dilution air. These combustion/dilution vent openings should comply with the National Fuel Gas Code, known as standard NFPA 54, and applicable codes, and should be inspected periodically to verify that no blockage has occurred. Storage: As a safety precaution, the building policy should prohibit storage in either mechanical rooms or mechanical closets that contain combustion appliances. yellow violet Heat exchange: Heat is transferred from the combusted gas through the heat exchanger located inside the furnace. Generally, the heat exchanger requires no maintenance. However, older systems should be inspected for cracks that could allow carbon monoxide (and other combustion gases) to enter into the building. blue Three flames with varying fuel to oxygen ratio. The very yellow flame at far left needs more oxygen and will produce carbon monoxide and fine soot particles. The middle flame has improved oxygen supply, but still needs to produce complete combustion. The flame on the right produces clean and efficient combustion with no visible yellow and a clear blue tip. Vents: Combustion gas is vented to the outdoors through a vent. Older systems often use a natural draft (or atmospheric draft) vent to carry the combustion gases outdoors. The buoyancy force of natural draft can easily be overcome by space depressurization (caused by exhaust fans, return duct leakage, or AHU leakage), resulting in air quality problems such as spillage, backdrafting, or, in severe cases, flame rollout. Higher efficiency furnaces have fan-powered exhaust since the exhaust temperature is cooler and the draft strength is lower than natural draft. More 64 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
17 details on combustion safety can be found in the Health and Safety section of this chapter. Gas Furnace Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Description Monthly or As Needed Combustion/ dilution air Air filters Motors and fans Combustion Verify proper clearance of objects from vents that admit combustion/dilution air into the space. Inspect and change as needed. Tighten belts and lubricate bearings. Inspect ignition, pilot light, and burner flame. Verify effective exhaust. Annually Prior to Heating Season Ignition Combustion Natural draft exhaust Powered draft exhaust Heat exchanger Lubrication Motor supports Belts Inspect pilot light for proper flame and that the thermocouple sensor is within the pilot light. Consider having a building science expert determine if frequently blown out pilot lights are caused by zone depressurization. Inspect electronic igniters to verify proper ignition. Have qualified service technician determine causes of ignition problems. Inspect flames in burners for clear blue flame absent of yellow. Service technician should be used to adjust and clean equipment if yellow flame, soot, or oversized or undersized flames are observed. Inspect combustion vents for damage or blockage. Repair as needed and in compliance with NFPA54. Using a gas leak detector, determine if fuel leakage is occurring at valves and fittings. Inspect combustion exhaust vent for damage or blockage. A smoke puffer can be used to verify complete draft up natural draft exhaust vents with the unit operating. Smoke that wafts or blows back into space from the entry of the vent indicates incomplete draft, also known as spillage. Ensure that the fan operates quietly. Combustion vent duct should be tightly connected to the fan. Perform inspection to verify that the combustion vent is not damaged, leaking, or blocked. Inspect for a cracked heat exchanger by observing for flame modulation or yellow flame. Heat exchanger should be replaced if cracked. Carbon monoxide can be detected in the central air distribution system (after the heat exchanger) if there is a crack in the exchanger. Ensure all bearings are lubricated per the manufacturer s recommendations. Check for excessive wear, secure fasteners, and adjust alignment if needed. Adjust belts and replace worn or damaged belts. Central Steam, Hot Water, and Radiator Space Heating System Operations Central steam and hot water systems are commonly used in large public housing buildings. In simple terms, these systems consist of a boiler that heats water and piping to distribute hot water or steam to radiators located in areas to be heated. The system also has piping that returns the cooler water or condensed steam back to the boiler. In most hot-water systems, pumps move the hot water HVAC in the southeastern climate region 65
18 from the boiler to individual radiators. Thermostats modulate the flow rate of hot water or steam to individual spaces. The boiler burner is activated as needed to maintain an internal boiler temperature, which may be reset based on outdoor temperature. Distribution Piping Operation Pipes circulate heated water or steam through the building. Insulate the distribution pipes (especially where the pipes run through unconditioned spaces), and inspect the insulation at least annually or after any service that disrupts insulation. Insulation should not be compressed or have gaps between sections. Replace missing or damaged sections. Address dripping from pipes immediately. Discard and replace wet insulation after pipe surfaces have been repaired and dried. Infrared cameras or spot thermometers can be useful in finding areas that need replacement. Boiler Operation Boilers come in different sizes and styles, but all are designed to provide hot water or steam. Boilers are typically either water-tube or fire-tube style. Relatively small boilers operate fairly simply and do not require as much maintenance as large boilers with more complicated systems and controls. In fact, some of the information covered here may not apply to small hot water (also known as hydronic) heating systems. Keeping daily records of boiler operation is important to boiler maintenance. As a baseline, measure fuel consumption, flue gas temperatures, and water pressures and temperatures during periods when equipment is known to operate as expected. The baseline allows the operator to identify substandard performance and take corrective action before larger problems develop. For example, flue gas temperatures that gradually increase over a period of time could signal a build-up of scale, reduced capacity, and diminished efficiency. Keeping the system clean helps maintain efficiency, durability, and reliability. Maintenance and operations can affect boiler efficiency, according to the EPA report Wise Rules for Industrial Energy Efficiency: Optimizing air-to-fuel ratio, burner maintenance, and tube cleaning can save about 2% of a facility s total energy use with an average simple payback of 5 months. Tune-ups using precision testing equipment to detect and correct excess air losses, smoking, unburned fuel losses, sooting, and high stack temperatures can result in boiler fuel savings of 2 20%. Boiler fuel use can be reduced 1 2% for each 40 F reduction in net stack temperature (outlet temperature minus inlet combustion air temperature). 66 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
19 Removing just a 1/32-inch deposit on boiler heat transfer surfaces can decrease a boiler s fuel use by 2%. For every 11 F that the entering feedwater temperature is increased, the boiler s fuel use is reduced by 1%. Water Quality in Boiler Maintenance Municipal water has dissolved minerals, oxygen, and chemicals that can shorten the life of a boiler. Water chemical treatment and softeners are important elements of boiler maintenance to remove dissolved solids and hardness. Deaerators remove oxygen from feedwater to protect the boiler from pitting and corrosion. In a boiler steam system operating below 300 psi, it is recommended that feedwater have less than 3500 PPM total dissolved solids, maximum alkalinity of 700 ppm, and hardness less than 20 ppm. The blowdown system is designed to remove larger pieces of sediment from the boiler. In steam systems, the condensate return unit captures condensed steam to be used again. This conserves water and treatment chemicals, and prevents chemical discharge to the city sewage system. Make-up water should be supplied by nonpotable sources when possible. This would require a catchment system to collect precipitation that can be delivered into the feedwater. Combustion Equipment Take care to maintain the combustion part of the boiler. The air and gas must not only be in correct proportion, but also properly mixed to ensure complete combustion. Gas pressure is controlled through a pressure regulator, and a fan controls the volume of combustion air. Combustion fan problems can seriously affect combustion efficiency. Excessive fan noise or vibration is an indication of worn or damaged parts. Some possible causes for inadequate combustion air: Incoming air limited by poorly adjusted dampers or inlet vanes Fan inlet or outlet is obstructed Air leaks within the system Damaged blower wheel or bearings Worn or broken fan mount. The table below provides general guidance for boiler maintenance. The DOE Federal Energy Management Program document O&M Best Practices Guide, Release 3.0 is a good resource for details on boiler maintenance practices and inspection logs. HVAC in the southeastern climate region 67
20 Boiler Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Water level Blowdown Visual inspection and record keeping Inspect combustion Refractory Tubes Boiler / feedwater Combustion Controls Water treatment Condensate return Blowdown piping Boiler tubes Description Daily Inspect water level, test low water cut off. Consider metering feedstock water since this can help determine if system performance is dropping. Perform blowdown to maintain clean boiler operations. Make note of: Operating boiler pressure and temperature Feedwater pump operation Feedwater pressure and temperature Condensate temperature Flue gas temperature Gas pressure Oil pressure and temperature Inspect the burner operation, look for signs of poor combustion such as soot, yellow flames, or over- or under-sized flames. Bi-Annually Clean and vacuum fireside surfaces as required. Inspect refractory for large cracks or missing pieces. Patch and wash coat as required. Inspect gasketing on doors and replace as needed. Inspect for soot deposits, pitting or deposits. Sooting can be an indication of a burner that needs adjustment. Pitting can be a sign of condensation of flue gas, which can occur due to short firing cycles. Increasing water temperature can produce longer cycles. White deposit on the ends of tube sheet can be a sign of leaks. A boiler service company may need to re-roll tubes. Flush boiler with water to remove loose scale and sediment as needed. Check all hand hole plates and manhole plates for leaks at normal operating temperatures and pressures. Open feedwater tank manway, inspect and clean as required. Clean burner and burner pilot. Check pilot electrode and adjust or replace as needed. Clean air damper and blower assembly. Clean motor starter contacts and check operation. Make necessary adjustments to burner for proper combustion and record all results in service report. Perform all flame safeguard and safety checks and record results in service report. Clean and inspect low water cut off controls. Remove plugs in control piping; inspect, clean and re-install. Inspect chemical treatment tanks and pipes for leakage. Check water for proper quality per manufacturer recommendations. Inspect condensate return pumps for leakage; inspect motor and measure motor amps. Annually Inspect piping for obstructions. Clean at least once a year or more often if needed. 68 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
21 Radiator Operation The radiator transfers heat from the hot water or steam to the conditioned space. Some important things to address for good radiator operations include: Trapped air in a hot water system: Over time, air can enter a hot water system, decreasing system efficiency, and should be removed. Trapped water in a steam system: A banging sound as the radiator begins to heat is a sign of trapped water in a steam system. Steam radiators should have appropriate tilt to allow all condensed water to drain. Tilt should be toward the drain in a one-pipe system and toward the steam trap in a two-pipe system. Steam trap: A steam trap that needs to be replaced may cause poor temperature control. Insulation: Placing insulation or reflective surface behind the radiator will minimize the heat loss to outside. The reflective surface should be durable and cleanable. Vents: Steam radiator vents should also be maintained. Vents allow air in the radiator to exit as steam comes into the radiator. They should close once steam reaches the vent. Failure to close properly results in a loss of steam into the space, which can result in overheating of space and wasted energy. Prolonged whistling or air noise indicates that a vent should be cleaned or replaced. Radiator Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Description Annually or As Needed Hot water system water level Zone control Steam radiator mounting Steam system air vents Heat reflector surface Bleed air from radiators in hot water systems before the heating season begins. Verify that zone controls work by manipulating thermostats and observing appropriate valve control response. Verify proper tilt for draining condensate back to boiler. Inspect vents during operation to verify the close properly and do not allow steam to escape. Clean or replace as needed. Clean reflective surfaces located behind radiators and secure loose mounts as needed. Steam Trap and Valve Operation As steam enters the radiators and releases heat into space, some water vapor condenses into water that must be removed from the steam system. Steam traps are HVAC in the southeastern climate region 69
22 devices that allow condensed steam (condensate) to be released without releasing steam. Some systems release the hot water to a drain, which wastes water and energy resources. In contrast, better designed systems pipe the condensate back to a collection point to use as feedwater as needed. Control valves are used to limit water or steam flow, and pressure relief valves maintain safe operating pressures. Various types of valves used in the water or steam distribution system rely on seals that can become worn over time and develop leaks. The DOE reports that facilities lacking advanced steam plant maintenance programs can lose 20% of the steam generated through leaking steam traps (typically located in unconditioned space so that lost energy escapes to outdoors). Even small losses of steam should be taken seriously because so much energy is required to change water to steam. Programs that use the best equipment and programs can reduce steam leak losses to less than 1%. Steam Trap and Valve Maintenance Guidance Maintenance Description Daily High pressure steam traps (>250 psig) Pressure relief valves Inspect for steam leakage. Short inspection interval is recommended since large quantities of steam can be lost at high pressure traps. Clean or repair as needed, replace when cleaning is no longer effective or about every 3-4 years. Verify that replacement traps are proper trap size. Inspect for chattering or water leaking. Repair seals or replace valves as needed. Valves rarely utilized in well-maintained systems may last several years before requiring replacement. Weekly Pressure traps operating between psig Inspect for steam leakage. Clean as needed, replace when cleaning is no longer effective. Monthly Pressure traps operating below 30 psig Inspect for steam leakage. Clean as needed, replace when cleaning is no longer effective. Air Distribution Systems In most buildings, HVAC is distributed by means of an air distribution system (ADS). The intended goal of the ADS is to deliver air to various spaces in order to maintain desired temperature, RH, and air freshness. The ADS includes fans to move air, heating and cooling systems to condition the air, outdoor air and exhaust systems to control air exchanges with outdoors, and filters to control 70 Green Building Operations and Maintenance Manual
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